This may sound like an unlikely cause and effect, but research suggests that eating fish with high levels of polyunsaturated fats can lower the risk of gum disease, a condition we see far too often at The Hills Dental Spa in Austin TX. As you may know, gum disease is a leading cause of tooth […]
Oral Cancer: Early Diagnosis Makes A Big Difference
Cancer remains one of the scariest diagnoses anyone can get. Oral cancer is especially frightening, because it generally has a higher mortality rate than other cancers. Please keep reading this post from The Hills Dental Spa in Austin TX, because we actually have some encouraging things to tell you. The reason that the death rate […]
Understanding the signs of dental abscesses
An abscessed tooth is a tooth that has been exposed to a bacterial infection inside of the tooth itself. While an infection around the tooth in the gum tissues is known as gum disease or “periodontal disease,” an infection inside of a tooth is a completely different story. It requires patients to have certain treatment […]
3 Vital Reasons to Floss Regularly
Flossing your teeth is one of those things you should do every single day in order to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Too many people skip flossing, though. In this post from The Hills Dental Spa in Austin TX, we’ll give you three very good reasons why you should make it part of your regular […]
Periodontal Disease Is Linked To Systemic Diseases
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. Nearly half of Americans over the age of thirty have gum disease in some form. Fortunately, it’s a treatable condition at The Hills Dental Spa in Austin TX. What is Gum Disease? Gum disease is inflammation and infection of the soft tissue that holds […]
What Does Your Saliva Reveal?
Saliva is an important part of good oral health. Without an adequate flow, you’d find it very difficult to chew and swallow. If you have a problem with dry mouth, let us know at The Hills Dental Spa in Austin TX. Saliva is produced by several glands in and around the mouth, and it is […]
